Forest Grove citizen board members to be recognized at annual banquet

The city of Forest Grove will recognize the citizens who volunteer their time to advise it at the annual Boards and Commissions Recognition Reception Thursday evening.

The event will celebrate board members and offer an opportunity for each group to present its accomplishments and challenges during the past year in an annual report.

Members of Forest Grove's 10 citizen boards and commissions are invited to a social at 5:30 p.m. and a Mediterranean dinner at 6 p.m. The program, including the annual reports, begins at 6:45 p.m. in the Community Auditorium at 1915 Main St.

Citizen boards are tasked with researching and advising on community issues. Forest Grove's boards vary in focus from historic landmarks to public safety and forestry to public arts.